- Cost of Living
- Germany
- United Arab Emirates
- Dresden
- Al Ain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dresden, Germany compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
Food | + 14% | |||
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Food in Dresden (Germany) is 14% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 41 | + 11% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 24 | + 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.50 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 18 | - 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.70 (Dirham 3.16) | Dirham 5.79 | - 45% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.12 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 8 | + 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.54 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 4.25 | + 171% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.42 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 18 | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.31 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 7 | + 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.72 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 4.19 | + 86% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.64 (Dirham 2.89) | Dirham 8 | - 66% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.27 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 60 | - 60% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.60 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 5.00 | + 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (Dirham 4.30) | Dirham 3.17 | + 36% | |
Housing | - 33% | |||
Housing in Dresden (Germany) is 33% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,106 (Dirham 5,013) | Dirham 6,135 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €636 (Dirham 2,882) | Dirham 5,609 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €163 (Dirham 739) | Dirham 493 | + 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €560 (Dirham 2,537) | Dirham 5,375 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €409 (Dirham 1,855) | Dirham 3,222 | - 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €94 (Dirham 426) | Dirham 322 | + 32% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €22 (Dirham 101) | Dirham 295 | - 66% | |
40” flat screen TV | €522 (Dirham 2,365) | Dirham 1,191 | + 99% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (Dirham 506) | Dirham 522 | - 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.67 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 32 | - 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 25 | + 105% | |
Clothes | - 0% | |||
Clothes in Dresden (Germany) is 0% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €71 (Dirham 323) | Dirham 195 | + 66% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (Dirham 148) | Dirham 186 | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (Dirham 344) | Dirham 289 | + 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (Dirham 399) | Dirham 351 | + 13% | |
Transportation | + 90% | |||
Transportation in Dresden (Germany) is 90% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,338 (Dirham 101,264) | Dirham 85,506 | + 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 1.75 | + 249% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €58 (Dirham 263) | Dirham 107 | + 145% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 42% | |||
Personal Care in Dresden (Germany) is 42% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (Dirham 54) | Dirham 22 | + 145% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (Dirham 55) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (Dirham 240) | Dirham 50 | + 381% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.50 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 27 | - 41% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.20 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 15 | - 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.47 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 20 | - 42% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.34 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 8 | - 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 7 | - 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (Dirham 74) | Dirham 44 | + 68% | |
Entertainment | - 7% | |||
Entertainment in Dresden (Germany) is 7% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (Dirham 120) | Dirham 122 | - 2% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 (Dirham 75) | Dirham 63 | + 20% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 (Dirham 314) | Dirham 500 | - 37% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (Dirham 218) | Dirham 219 | - 0% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.98 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 32 | - 15% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.69 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 20 | - 38% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.71 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 28 | - 57% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €485 (Dirham 2,197) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (Dirham 0.69) | Dirham 0.35 | + 99% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (Dirham 156) | Dirham 217 | - 28% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.74 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 9 | + 174% | |
TOTAL | + 5% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Dresden (Germany) is 5% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, you would need at least Dirham 19,886
(€4,387)
in Dresden
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 19,000
in Al Ain.
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